Frozen Caramelized Banana and Chocolate Bombe, Emeril Lagasse

Beneath a drizzle of chocolate sauce and a dollop of whipped cream, youll find Emerils Frozen Caramelized Banana and Chocolate Bombe, the ultimate grownup version of a banana split. Made with a heavenly combination of vanilla ice cream, caramelized bananas, and a rich chocolate mousse filling, this is one decadent dessert FROZEN CARAMELIZED BANANA AND CHOCOLATE BOMBE SERVES 6 ICE CREAM: 4 tablespoons butter 1, 2 cup firmly packed lightbrown sugar 3 ripe bananas, peeled, sliced lengthwise in 1, 2 and cut crosswise into 1, 4inchthick slices 2 tablespoons banana liqueur 2 tablespoons dark rum 1 quart vanilla ice cream, softened Chocolate Mousse (recipe follows) GARNISH: 2 tablespoons butter cup firmly packed lightbrown sugar 2 large bananas, peeled and sliced SERVING: 1 cup Chocolate Sauce, for serving (recipe follows) Whipped cream, for serving (optional) Ice cream: Line six 1cup ramekins with plastic wrap; set aside. In a large saute pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir un